Digbeth stabbing

He sustained multiple injuries to his chest and stomach and was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

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No arrests have been made as yet and police are appealing for information about the incident.

Superintendent Sally Holmes, from West Midlands Police , said: “Officers are viewing CCTV and conducting enquiries with people in the vicinity.

"Extra reassurance patrols will be taking place in the area and I’d like to take this opportunity to clarify that this incident is not linked the Pride celebrations which are taking place in the city this weekend.

"We’re working hard to establish the circumstances around the stabbing and the scene is currently closed while forensic examination is carried out.